Volcom’s Q4 Revenues Fell 7.8%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales slid 7.8% in the fourth quarter to $64.2 million from $69.6 million a year ago. Total revenues in the company's U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territories ou
Deckers Outdoor Q4 Sales up 14.7% on Direct and International Sales
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said net sales rose 14.7% to $348.0 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009, largely on the strength of its direct and interenational business, which made up for weak wholesale performance. The company said it expects
NFL Extends Partnership with GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. and the National Football League (NFL) today announced they have signed a new multi-year extension to their e-commerce agreement. Under the agreement, which runs to 2014…
Academy Sports to Sponsor Danica Patrick
Academy Sports + Outdoors has reached an agreement to sponsor Danica Patrick for the next two years. Academy will feature Danica in an upcoming television ad campaign…
Skechers Opens Flagship in London
Skechers USA, Inc. has opened a flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden, London's premier destination for culture and leisure. Exclusively located on the Royal Opera House property across from the famed Covent Garden Market…
Nike Increases Sponsorship Deal for Soccer Star Ronaldo
Nike Inc. will pay Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo €6 million ($8.1 mm) per year until 2014 million, under a new sponsorship deal, up from €4 million under its previous deal. Spanish newspaper Marca says Nike stepped up its bid for the Port
Wenger Opens First U.S. Store
Wenger, the maker of the Swiss Army knife, opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000-square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…
Three Aldila Directors Resign
Three directors of Aldila Inc. have resigned as part of the golf shaft maker's efforts to reduce expenses, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Andrew Leitch, Bryant Riley and Michael Sheldon resigned on February 23…
Gill Athletics and USA Track and Field Partner on Coach Award
Gill Athletics, the track & field equipment manufacturer, and USA Track & Field (USATF) announced a new Gill Athletics National High School Track & Field Coach of the Year Award. The inaugural honor will recognize one high school girls' program track
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Sales up 24% in Q4
Garmin Ltd.'s outdoor/fitness segment was a standout in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, generating sales of $149 million, up 24% from the year earlier quarter in a period when Garmin’s overall revenues rose just 1%. For the year, outdoor/fitn
MBT’s U.S. Headquarters Moving to Portmouth, NH
Masai footwear, the parent of MBT footwear, is moving its U.S. headquarters from Sun Valley, ID, to larger office space in Portsmouth, NH…
West 49 Announces New Credit Facility
West 49 Inc., the Canadian action sports chain, has received a new senior secured asset-based credit facility from the Bank of Montreal. The three-year, Canadian$25 million (U.S. $23.7 mm) committed ABL Facility is structured for financing general operati
Invista Launches Anti-Counterfeit Campaign
Invista said it is taking a stance against trademark misuse on behalf of its brands. The owner of the Lycra fiber brand is launching an advertising campaign to reinforce the importance of protecting the value of its trademarks…
Grammici Boosts Use of Propreitary Organic Fabrics
Apparel maker Gramicci said organic blends now represent over 60% of the offering in men's wear and 65% in women’s wear. New this year are environmental impact standards in manufacturing, dye and water usage as well as responsible fiber sourcin
Saks Narrows Q4 Loss; Comps Fall 4.8%
Saks Inc. reported a net loss of $4.6 million, or 3 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to a net loss of $99.7 million, or 72 cents per share, in the year-ago period…
